Own Summer With These Cucumber-Jalapeño Margaritas

This refreshing summertime sipper has sweet-citrus flavor and nuanced heat from jalapeño-infused tequila. In place of triple sec or Cointreau (orange-flavored liqueur), we save big on calories and added sugar by using fresh orange juice instead. In addition to being crisp and cooling, cucumbers offer up lots of vitamin C and vitamin K—important for overall heart health.

Ingredients

6 ounces silver tequila

1 small jalapeño, halved lengthwise

1 pound cucumbers, peeled and roughly chopped

1 cup fresh orange juice

1/4 cup fresh lime juice

2 1/2 tablespoons light agave nectar

1/4 teaspoon kosher salt

Fresh mint for garnish

Nutritional Information

Calories 174

Fat 0g

Protein 1g

Carbohydrates 19g

Fiber 0g

Sugars 17g

Added sugars 10g

Sodium 121mg

Calcium 1%

Potassium 3%

Calories 174

Fat 0g

Protein 1g

Carbohydrates 19g

Fiber 0g

Sugars 17g

Added sugars 10g

Sodium 121mg

Calcium 1%

Potassium 3%

How to Make It

Step 1

Place tequila and jalapeño in a small bowl or cup. Let stand 1 hour. Strain mixture through a fine-mesh sieve over a cup; discard solids.